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Barry A. Straus

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CRD#: 3113656
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Barry Allen Straus, who also goes by Barry A Straus, Barry Straus, was a registered financial professional .

Barry is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1998. Barry had worked at 10 firms and has passed the Series 66, Series 63, SIE, Series 7 and Series 6 exams.

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Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Barry A Straus | Barry Straus

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

April 23, 2014 - December 31, 2014

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 109524
PLANTATION, FL
Past

March 19, 2014 - December 31, 2014

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
PLANTATION, FL
Past

January 19, 2012 - January 2, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

RIA
CRD#: 7691
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

January 5, 2012 - January 2, 2014

MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7691
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

July 7, 2011 - November 29, 2011

DAVID LERNER ASSOCIATES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 5397
BOCA RATON, FL
Past

June 20, 2002 - November 6, 2002

1717 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4082
NEWARK, DE
Past

February 11, 2002 - June 28, 2002

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

BD
CRD#: 4095
NEW YORK, NY
Past

February 11, 2002 - June 28, 2002

MSI FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 14251
SPRINGFIELD, MA
Past

March 15, 2001 - February 7, 2002

PARK AVENUE SECURITIES LLC

BD
CRD#: 46173
NEW YORK, NY
Past

September 5, 2000 - March 23, 2001

BERKSHIRE EQUITY SALES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 87
PITTSFIELD, MA
Past

September 8, 1998 - August 11, 2000

OSAIC FS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 3870
FORT WAYNE, IN

Primary Firm SEC Registration


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ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 109524 / SEC#: 801-68510

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2007 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/17/2012
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC
ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS LLC | ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 109524 / SEC#: 801-68510

RIA
Registered Investment Advisory firm - (11/21/2007 Approved)
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Contact information


Main Address
151 N 8th Street, Suite 450, Lincoln, NE 68508
Mailing Address
151 N 8th Street, Suite 450, Lincoln, NE 68508
Phone number
(877) 232-2142
Established
Firm type
Fiscal year end
# of Employees
337

SEC notice filing (49 States and Territories)


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Documents


Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

AFA FORM ADV FIRM BROCHURE 2025 (3/31/2025)

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts280
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 82,015,793

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Company Information


ALLSTATE FINANCIAL ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 109524

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